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Sound symbolism — or phonosemantics is a branch of linguistics and refers to the idea that vocal sounds have meaning. In particular, sound symbolism is the idea that phonemes (the written representations of sounds, transcribed between slashes like this: /b/) carry … Wikipedia

Semiotics — Semiotics, semiotic studies, or semiology is the study of sign processes (semiosis), or signification and communication, signs and symbols, both individually and grouped into sign systems. It includes the study of how meaning is constructed and… … Wikipedia

Markedness — Unmarked redirects here. For undecorated law enforcement vehicles, see Police car#Functional types. Markedness is a specific kind of asymmetry relationship between elements of linguistic or conceptual structure. In a marked unmarked relation, one … Wikipedia

Versus (journal) — Versus: Quaderni di studi semiotici (VS in Italian academic jargon) is an influential semiotic journal in Italy. Founded by Umberto Eco, et al in 1971, it has been an important confrontation space for a large number of scholars of several fields… … Wikipedia